Via Maria Consulting, LLC

Virtual Thursdays Praying with the Word
Thursdays Noon-12:30 PM
Click here to join us Thursdays at noon

Join Judy Maten and Patti Koval to pray and reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel using Lectio Divina, an ancient prayer tradition that forms the foundation of monastic prayer.

Virutal Women's Ministry Gathering
Tuesdays 10 AM--11:30 AM
Click here to join us Tuesday mornings

Calling all women! Join Judy Maten for Tuesdays with Jesus. During this time of quarantine we are invited to grow more closely to Jesus through prayer. During these sessions  we will gather from the comfort of our homes for this virutal women's ministry session. The session will include visio divina prayer on the Sunday Gospel as weill as a reflection from the saints and theologians of our Church. Over the next few weeks will will be focusing on the teachings of St. Benedict of Nursia as he teaches us to grow in intimacy of Jesus. We will be reading from his Rule.

We think its helpful for teachers and catechists to know thier own giftedness. This is the best way for them to affirm the gifts of the children they teach. 

Knowing charisms provides us with the language to make our baptism come alive and not just remain something that happened in the past. 

Via Maria Consulting offeres catechist workshops and retreats. 

Let us know how we can help bring this to your parish or school. Click here for more information.

What does it mean to be happy? What does it mean to live a joy-filled life?

These questions are often at the root of our search for peace and contentment. Knowing who we are as a child of God and living life rooted in our purpose as a child of God builds the foundation for a life filled with meaning and true joy.

Discovering Your Gifts workshops help to build a foundation of solid prayer practices and discernment that lead participants to understanding who they are. The Spiritual Gifts inventory further uncovers the gifts they have been given through the power of the Holy Spirit and how they are directed toward mission.

Virtual Formation Gathering on Timely Topcs
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 PM
Click here to join us Tuesday evenings on the dates below

Fear, stress, and anxieties are high as we watch news reports and stay at home. While we may feel discouraged, our faith in Jesus Christ tells a different story. Sit down with your meail and join us for dinner and discussion, reflecting on various aspects of our faith. 
 
Below is a list of scheduled topics:
 
May 19:   Mary, Model Disciples
May is the month set aside to honor our Blessed Mother. In this session we will reflect on the life of Mary and how she can be a guide and role model for us. Catechists who join in will receive credit for Topic 15.

May 26:   Prayer, The Foundation of our Christian Life              
Life in quarantine is an opportunity to grow in our spiritual life. In this session we will explore the various ways to pray handed down by the great saints and spiritual guides of our Church, including Saints Benedict of Nursia, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross and Ignatius of Loyola. Catechists who join will receive credit for Topic 11.

June 9:  Understanding the Holy Trinity
In this session we will explore the Mystery of the Holy Trinity and the role of the Holy Spirit in leading us to the Father through His Son. We will also reflect on the steps to discerning the voice of the Holy Spirit as we seek to grow in intimacy with Jesus. Catechists who join will receive credit for Topic 7.
 
All are invited, so be sure to share the link with others. Fill your plate, grab your favorite beverage, log in and join facilitator Judy Maten. Sessions will run from 6:00-7:30 PM. Plan on logging in a few minutes ahead of time so we can begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Bring your Bible, paper and pen or pencil. Reservations are not required!

What About the Youth You Ask?

Via Maria Consulting, LLC can help. Are you looking for a way to personalize your Confirmation Program? Would you like to have a tool to help guide high school youth to a better understanding of how God is calling them to be apostles? 

Announcing the

Spiritual Gifts for Youth
Parish Discernment Kit

This kit includes:

• Spiritual Gifts Inventory books written specifically for youth

•  A Companion Guide and Power point presentation specifically designed for your parish that will empower you to run your own charism workshops

• Parish summary sheets and data base template to help you begin to keep valuable charism data for use in calling forth the gifted for ministry.

We are happy to develop your parish kit today. Training is also available for parishes unfamilar with Discovering Your Gifts workshops. Just email us to start the conversation about this very affordable means to unleashing the charisms in your parish today. 

Click here for more information.

Virtual Lectio Divina Gathering
Thursdays Noon-12:30 PM

Join Judy Maten and Patti Koval for Thursdays Praying with the Word. We will reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel using Lectio Divina, a form of contemplative prayer developed to take people deep into the Scriptures and intimacy with God.

Lectio Divina forms the foundation of Monastic prayer and dates back to St. Benedict of Nursia and the 6th century. Click here to join us live every Thursday at noon.